DD Gallery back with a bang
Marking the re-launch of DD Gallery, a prominent art exhibition is now on in the gallery in Gulshan-2. Dr. Thomas Heinrich Prinz, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, renowned artist Monirul Islam, Anis A. Khan, Managing Director and CEO MTB and Rizwan Farouq, Chairman, DD Gallery, inaugurated the exhibition on November 10.
The exhibition is showcasing artworks by 23 celebrated artists - Late Qayyum Chowdhury, Syed Jahangir, Monirul Islam, Shahabuddin Ahmed, Mohammad Eunus, Shahid Kabir, Jamal Ahmed, Abdus Shakoor Shah, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Ahmed Shamsuddoha, Ranjit Das, Jahangir Hossain, Rokeya Sultana, Mohammad Iqbal, Sheikh Afzal Hossain, Muniruzzaman, Anisuzzaman, Kuhu Plamondon, Mustaque Ahmed, Bipasha Hayat, Vinita Karim, Nazia Andaleeb Preema and Priti Ali of Bangladesh. Art lovers will find every artist's own style and technique in their respective works at the show.
“Bangladesh has an incredibly rich and diverse art scene. Several of the country's artists have developed a reputation amongst international collectors. Others are increasingly coming to international spotlights. To have great names come together with those who have the potential to gain reputation around the world is the philosophy behind this group exhibition. It is an honour for me to be given the opportunity to inaugurate this exhibition. To me, looking at paintings of outstanding Bangladeshi artists such as Shahabuddin Ahmed or Jamal Ahmed, to just name but two of them, is like indulging in a known tune from a timeless Baul song -- art which evokes the beauty of the country, the culture of its people, the history of Bangladesh and the varied landscapes in the great delta. Promoting Bangladeshi art also means promoting Bangladesh as a country. The artists themselves are a quintessential part of that process. A nation with an art scene so creative and vibrant is necessarily based in a society with the same attributes,” says Dr. Thomas Heinrich Prinz, in a written message for the catalogue.
“We are very grateful to the participating artists in the group exhibition in a very short time and their generosity to contribute part of the proceeds for the cause of Rohingya refugees. For art connoisseur it is a great treat to see so many diversified and versatile artists exhibiting their creation in one show. DD Gallery held nine exhibitions in one year during the period of 1999 to 2000 including the solo exhibitions of Syed Jahangir, Shahabuddin Ahmed, Abdus Shakoor Shah, Jamal Ahmed and others. It is great to announce that DD gallery is back after 17 years with a vision to contribute in this vibrant art arena,” said Rizwan Farouq, Chairman, DD Gallery.
“The Gallery has also set up a virtual gallery www.ddgallery.bd.com with a complete e-commerce option so that the buyers can see the exhibition from any distant places and can even buy online,” he added.
Rizwan Farouq has been collecting art for over 20 years. He proudly says that art comes first and it is the most sensible and pleasing thing he has done in his life.
The exhibition will be open from 10am to 10pm daily and conclude on November 24.
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